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Cooper-Young is named after the intersection of Cooper Street and Young Avenue.
Historic region within minutes of Memphis
Named for the intersection of two major thoroughfares in its southern half, Cooper-Young is just east of Memphis in southwestern Tennessee. The area’s name defines its character: Cooper Street and Young Avenue help link the area’s bustling scene of shops and restaurants with its more residential side. Besides a trio of train tracks dividing the neighborhood horizontally, Cooper-Young is a suburban neighborhood with a central thoroughfare of local businesses bisecting it from north to south. “Cooper-Young has been growing for 25 years,” says Melody Bourell, a Realtor with Marx-Bensdorf. “It’s a core center, only a few minutes from downtown Memphis, and it’s very walkable.” With some historical roots tied to the path of streetcars there and even to Johnny Cash’s first performance, there’s plenty for residents to find after passing through the Cooper-Young Trestle, an ornate sculpture at the neighborhood entrance.
Early-20th-century homes with numerous styles
With a variety of home styles lining its shaded, tree-lined streets, many built in the 1910s and 1920s, Cooper-Young’s residential side typically ranges from about $200,000 to $350,000. A few properties have also sold for between $400,000 and $500,000. Bungalows are popular, and a wide variance of color choices – along with some murals scattered across the area – give the neighborhood a truly vibrant atmosphere. Some Victorian and Craftsman architecture, along with large porches and stone pillaring, can also be found throughout Cooper-Young.
This colorful victorian home is a local favorite for its distinct architecture and design.
A couple takes their dog for a walk through the neighborhood.
Shady, tree-lined streets give Cooper-Young its peaceful, friendly atmosphere.
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Schools in the vicinity
From pre-kindergarten all the way up through fifth grade, students can begin their education at Peabody Elementary School, which receives a grade of C from Niche. Bellevue Middle School also receives a C grade from Niche, hosting grades six through eight, while Central High School is given a C-plus. Central High is also ranked in the top 30 such schools for athletes in the entire state, offering such programs as golf, bowling and basketball to the entire student body. The Shelby County School District, where all three of these educational institutions fall, is also ranked the 10th-best district in the entire state of Tennessee for student-athletes.
Peabody Elementary is a public elementary school in Cooper Young.
Bellevue Middle School is a public middle school in Memphis.
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Parks and stadiums nearby
Peabody Park is the only recreational space that falls within Cooper-Young’s boundaries, containing a walking trail, picnic areas, splash pad and playground despite its under-four-acre space. Also on the property is the Raymond Skinner Center, which has an indoor pool for swimming in any weather as well as senior programs. Just east sits Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, home to the Memphis Tigers football team. It’s also the site of the Liberty Bowl, held there each college football season for almost six decades. Glenview Park butts up against the southwest corner of Cooper-Young, spanning 24 acres and providing its visitors the opportunity to clamber on the playground, exchange volleys on its tennis courts or have pickup games on its basketball court and baseball field.
Peabody park is a 3.38 acre park situated at the border of Midtown Memphis and Cooper Young.
Peabody Park is also home to the Raymond Skinner Community Center.
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A wide variety of restaurant fare
Dine on some seafood under the watchful eye of a swordfish at Tsunami, owned by award-winning chef Ben Smith. “It’s a fun area,” Bourell says. “You have to go to the little restaurants, especially Tsunami, which I helped open years ago. Cooper-Young definitely has a friendly vibe and it’s just a place where people want to be.” Just across Cooper Street is Hammer & Ale, offering its patrons beer and bourbon, a full food menu and a patio for good-weather dining. Ashtar Garden Brunch Parlor, open four days a week, is just up the road, while Bar DKDC’s live music and Café Ole’s Mexican food are less than half a mile down Cooper. General necessities can be found at City Market Grocery and The Fresh Market, while retail outlets are a few streets south at the Lamar-Airways Shopping Center.
Bar DKDC is a cozy music venue and bar on Cooper Street.
Stop by Hammer and Ale for a beer or a bourbon and enjoy a sunny day on the patio.
Since 1998, chef Ben Smith's restaurant, Tsunami, has consistently been one of the best seafood restaurants in Memphis.
Locals flood the patios of Cooper Young's many restaurants every weekend.
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Local shops for tomes, tapes and tall tales
Cooper-Young has no shortage of area staples in terms of shops, either. Burkes Books, open since 1875, has new and used books in stock, and connoisseurs can see if they can find rare books for their collections. Check out Goner Records’ stock of sealed and vintage records along with music gear like turntables, or flip through the pages of 901 Comics’ new and used selection. House of Mews dedicates its volunteer staff to cat rescue and providing adoption services. Locals flock to the Cooper-Young Community Farmers Market every weekend to grab some fresh produce and support area vendors, and also to the Cooper-Young Festival; the celebration of art and music is held outdoors every fall and can draw more than 100,000 visitors.
First opened all the way back in 1875, Burkes Books is still the place to go to find new, used, and rare books.
A cat naps on the windowsill at House of Mews, a cat sanctuary and adoption agency.
Burke's Book Store in Cooper young is a quaint, inviting shop for used, new, and rare books.
Goner Records in Cooper-Young is one of Memphis' favorite record shops.
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With bus stops on Cooper Street and Young Avenue, public transportation is easily accessible.
Main thoroughfares and Memphis connections
William Hudson buses provide public transportation to those in Cooper-Young, while the Memphis area is along a short 20-mile stretch of the southeastern United States’ Route 78. Downtown Memphis is a very short drive, around 15 minutes, from the neighborhood, meaning residents are never far from the city while keeping their residential surroundings about them. U.S. Route 64, which stretches all the way from North Carolina to within a few minutes of the Four Corners Monument in the western United States, makes up the top boundary of the neighborhood.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cooper-Young
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cooper-Young Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cooper-Young, Memphis sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Cooper-Young, Memphis over the last 12 months is $298,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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